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Monthly Archives: August 2013

This year marks my final year in college, and as I type it is my second last week in the hallowed halls. The revelation that I’m very close to becoming a fully-fledged grown up led me to reminisce on the days when everything was simpler.

The days when the only car I wanted was the one that you moved with your feet in playschool. When there was no such thing as money problems, or friend drama. And boys were still smelly.

Every once in a while, I like to remember that I am a girl and things like glossy magazines still fascinate me. One particular piece that always caught my eye as a young girl was the ‘What’s In Your Handbag?’ feature. Don’t they say that what’s in your handbag says a lot about you?

A major aspect of socialising in college is the house party, or an event run by societies. Drinking games are common in these, so here’s a quick guide so you don’t get caught out when the pint glass comes your way.

With the CAO offers out today, thousands of young people across the country are preparing themselves for their first year in college. Alongside the essentials that you need to bring, what else do you need to know about life at third level?